Name and shame In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Name and shame", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2021-03-09 11:03

Meaning of Name and shame

Synonyms:

publicly denounce , speak out against

Name and shame British informal

To publicly say that an individual or organization has done something wrong or illegal 

Businesses which have violated the law on environmental protection should be named and shamed so that people will boycott their products.

The act of exposing the wrongdoings of a person, group, or organization

Although I was as mad as you when she yelled at our faces but I won't participate in a name and shame against her.

Relating to the activity of saying publicly that a person or organization has done something wrong or illegal 

 

I was suprised to see Peter's name on the company's name-and-shame list because I didn't know he was that kind of person.

Other phrases about:

with your tail between your legs

Be embarrassed and ashamed when one has been defeated or failed

wish the ground would swallow (one) up

Wish one could escape from a really uncomfortable or embarrassing situation

never live (something) down

Cannot stop feeling shamed or embarrassed or forget about what you have done 

put (someone or something) to shame

1. To shame someone/something.
2. To achieve better results than someone/something.

 

be not above (doing something)

To do something that is supposed to be disgraceful or embarrassing without feeling ashamed.

Origin of Name and shame

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